June 6, 2022
In National Volunteers’ Week, Communications Volunteer Caitlin Miller tells us about how her childhood determination to collect money for CAFOD turned into a volunteer role that connects her to her faith and community.
Continue reading “The joy of volunteering with CAFOD”June 1, 2022
With the feast of Pentecost being celebrated earlier this month, Lily Bliss of CAFOD’s Legacy team shares her thoughts on the power of a gift. From that first Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit, which inspired faith through generations, to a gift in a Will – a powerful act of love which can transform lives around the world.
Continue reading “The power of a gift”May 27, 2022
Cecilia Iorio, CAFOD’s Brazil Country Representative, warmly invites you to the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester to hear first-hand from indigenous leader and activist Mauricio Ye’kuana, who together with his people fights to protect the Brazilian Amazon rainforest from illegal invaders for us all. The event is taking place on 11 June from 2pm.
Continue reading “Listen to a voice from the rainforest”May 13, 2022
CAFOD supporters have been busy running all over the country doing marathons, half marathons and 10km races. There are loads of opportunities to run for CAFOD and we have just launched a new set of events to sign up for on our website.
Continue reading “Challenge yourself to run for CAFOD”May 5, 2022
Francis Stewart from our Theology Programme reflects on the issues with our farming and food systems and how they can be seen to stretch right back to biblical times.
Continue reading “Food and farming from Genesis to the modern day”April 25, 2022
Neil Roper talks to Margaret Clark, President of the National Board of Catholic Women (NBCW), about the year of fundraising for CAFOD’s 60th anniversary and invites you to a quiz on Saturday May 7th at 7pm, raising money to support vulnerable Lebanese and refugee women.
Continue reading “Supporting Lebanese and refugee women”April 21, 2022
Neil Roper, our Events Coordinator, shares the story of a project which has provided reliable and accessible “clean” and “safe” water for Junamina Primary school as well as villagers in Minsale and Siafugama, Zimbabwe.
Continue reading “Water project transforms school and surrounding community”April 8, 2022
As we enter Holy Week, Catherine from our Theology team reflects on the renewal that is needed in ourselves and our world today, and the hope that Easter brings.
Continue reading “New life and new hope this Easter”April 6, 2022
With Holy Week approaching, we’ve got four steps to help you get ready for Easter and celebrate this special season.
Continue reading “Holy Week: Four steps to get ready for Easter”April 4, 2022
Neil Roper tells us about his family’s love for hot cross buns and invites you to take part in a Hot Cross Bunraiser for CAFOD!
Continue reading “Have some hot cross bun fun this Easter”
